Retiring members say their goodbyes at close of 2024 session

As is tradition, once members have finished months of debating one another over myriad bills, some House members who have opted not to seek re-election said goodbye to the body Monday.

Eleven members took the opportunity to reflect on their careers, share future plans and offer advice for representatives hoping to return in 2025 and people who want to become part of the body.

In order of speeches, here are those who bid adieu:

• Rep. Mark Wiens (R- Lake Elmo) [WATCH]
• Rep. Heather Edelson (DFL-Edina) [WATCH]
• Rep. Hodan Hassan (DFL-Mpls) [WATCH]
• Rep. Laurie Pryor (DFL-Minnetonka) [WATCH]
• Rep. Anne Neu Brindley (R-North Branch) [WATCH]
• Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville) [WATCH]
• Rep. Liz Olson (DFL-Duluth) [WATCH]
• Rep. John Petersburg (R-Waseca) [WATCH]
• Rep. Debra Kiel (R-Crookston) [WATCH]
• Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City) [WATCH]
• Rep. Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) [WATCH]

A full list of the 19 current legislators not seeking re-election or running for another position has been compiled by the Legislative Reference Library.